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buying a new clarinet?

Author: chorusgirl
Date: 2009-02-06 01:53

Hi - I'm in the market for a new clarinet for my 12 year old. He's a pretty decent player, and just had an accident with his 1 year old rubber Prelude. Truth be told, I wasn't that thrilled with the instrument, but it served it's purpose - it was inexpensive enough for him when he was starting, and it served my 16 year old clarinetist when he had marching band.

My older one has a nice Buffet, but I still need a decent non-wood clarinet so it can be used in MB, but I want a good quality one because my 12 year old is really coming along and I'd like to get him the most responsive, best sounding instrument I can.

With the current economy, I really can't afford a lot. I'm afraid to buy something from Ebay (and haven't really seen anything great, anyway). I've done a lot of research and am now more confused than ever.

Is the Lyrique a truly good instrument? Is it worth it for me to buy one for the money? It's way more than I want to spend, but the others I was considering (Buffet B12 for $610, Yamaha 250 for $749) aren't cheap either.

Someone recommened an RS Berkeley which I could get for $350, but it doesn't seem to be as good as the others.

I am a music teacher, but I am NOT a woodwind person (I'm voice and piano) and my colleagues that I've asked all have varying opinions. It's tough to decide. I'd welcome any input or advice that any of you have!

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